1828 Toll House Shoe Shop from Massachusetts Relocated in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, 1929-1935

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Artifact Overview

Workers in this building collected tolls from travelers crossing a bridge over the Merrimack River near Haverhill, Massachusetts. They also operated the bridge's movable span when needed to clear the way for boats on the river. In their spare time between road and river traffic, toll collectors earned additional income by making and repairing shoes.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic postcard

Date Made

1929-1935

Subject Date

1929-1935

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2019.104.14

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Sepia (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in

1828 Toll House Shoe Shop from Massachusetts Relocated in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, 1929-1935